Note-worthy Nibbles

Bite From Boston
Did you know... everyone can sign up for note-worthy eNewsletters on the Boston Stop-over? Check-out the latest issue and help spread the word. It's going to be a great few weeks of intoxicating sailing-related events for all ages! I'm shooting to be on-site early April to rejoin the Premiere Peeps with hopes to provide a "behind-the-scenes" look at the event.

It's sincerely similar to a circus with Fan Pier looking to be just another pretty place to walk the dog and then out of the blue a massive village overtaken by crowds to never knowing the "circus" was in town. Stay-tuned for more news to come and join the FaceBook Fan Page!

Keeping It Blue
In the world of Ocean Conservation there are a number of sailing peeps on a mission, self included, to turn World Ocean Day into a Global Holiday and why not? Holiday's are a fun way to acknowledge and recognize issues important to everyone on the planet, especially all us water junkies!



An additional way to take action, join the Ocean Conservation Yacht Club who's partnered with Oceana and dedicated to working with sailors. Look for the OCYC at the Annapolis NOOD regatta April 24th thru 26th.

Speaking of NOODS...St Pete's is this weekend!

Taste The Potato Please

Since weight management is on my mind today and recently had a mini debate with a family memeber on the bad rap potatoes have acquired, an ode to the old spud!

When the "stay away from all things white or lacking color" craze came into play and the "carbohydrates are bad" fad diets hit mainstream, potatoes have been kicked to the curb. It's too bad, they are full of nutrients and prepared mindfully: an excellent dish for sailors, especially during an event.

A few article links outlining their health benefits:

• World's Healthiest Food
• Health Benefits of Potato
• Associated Content: The Health Benefits of Potato

Now, yummy alternative recipes for our favorite ways to eat the famous spud:

• Oven Fries For Two
  
• Twice Baked Potato

Finally, three publications I enjoy reading and each providing great recipe ideas and useful "realistic" tips for clean eats:

• Body + Soul
• Eating Well
• Clean Eating

Well...I'm craving some mashed potatoes which I make with skins on, skim milk, Smart Balance, cracked pepper and sea salt ~ YUM! There is no reason potatoes can't be apart of a healthy one-design plan ~ cheers!

One Design Bite

There's quite the entertaining thread going on in one of the sailing forums regarding One Design Weigh-ins in response to a reader article on the topic.

The OD weigh-in dilemma has been beaten-to-death by SailTrim (me) over the last few years and to be quite frank, really tired of engaging conversations at KWRW, etc., with hefty guys who's overall health could benefit from investing in their own weight management. So for all those unhealthy, over-weight sailors who demand their healthy and fit crew be the ones to lose, check-out this link and consider the benefits to YOU for taking the initiative to be more fit. Imagine how much your sailing will improve. Furthermore, your crew won't starve themselves and be hydrated more often then not.

• FDA: Losing Weight
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institude: BMI Calculator
  

Well fed, hydrated, and fit crew sail fast! (They also have more fun, better attitudes and work harder even if they aren't the best sailor...they are the best crew ~ cheers)

Healthy Nibble

I peruse the sailing news, but still keep a finger on the pulse of today's health and fitness trends. Here's a link to a document I thought fitting for this time of year:

• Nutrients for the Common Cold? Will Anything Help Relieve Symptoms?
  Catching a cold can sideline your training plans. In this issue we will look at some popular supplements and what the evidence has to say about their effectiveness on fighting colds. (Read the article)

Since February is a tribute to all things "heart" related: Heart Healthy Recipes!

Oh and stress is an evil vigilant element in all our lives, how about A Top Ten Stress Buster List!

A lovely weekend to all. Cheers!

Why We Love Louis: Business Bite

This in from a fav web-site devoted to the growth of Sailing's exposure to the entire world:

YachtSponsorship.Com Presents:
Louis Vuitton’s Title ‘Partnership’ of the LVPS

Lynn Fitzpatrick from World Regattas.com talks to Christine Belanger about Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Series.

Louis Vuitton has established deep running relationships during its quarter of a century commitment to the America’s Cup. Louis Vuitton’s Director, Christine Belanger, explained, “Our relationship has been as a partner in running the event, not a sponsor and there is a big distinction.”

Belanger and Bruno Trouble visited Auckland in August to work through the details of the event with their co-hosts and partners Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand. The regatta was announced on September 15 and within no time teams that had confidence in Louis Vuitton because of the company’s tradition of delivering results and standing behind it’s word, expressed interest. Registrations poured in on the average of one a day for the first two weeks.

The partners knew that it would be impossible accommodate the teams by holding the regatta with only two boats. They considered the message that it would send if they refused teams. Would it be interpreted as only choosing the best teams or the first ones to register? “We never look only at the short-term return. We considered our long-term relationship with the sport and with the people.”

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